The A to Z of Academic Life
Theme: Academic Life
Sometimes navigating Academic Life can be challenging.
Check out the A-Z topics below curated by your SAL team:
Academic Calendar
DCU is semesterised, which means that we have two semesters. Semester One takes place from September to December (including exams) and Semester Two takes place from January to April (including exams).
A full overview of lecture dates, holidays, exams, dates of results, etc. are available on the DCU Academic Calendar
Academic Regulations
You will have many different types of assessments to take and assignments to write throughout the year. However, it is important that you understand the rules and guidelines for completing these. You will have exams and assignments during each semester and at the end of the academic year. You need to be familiar with words like ‘plagiarism’ (which is a form of copying), ‘citing and referencing, ‘marks and standards’, and "exam regulations” etc. In addition to the University Marks & Standards which provide University regulations on programmes, all programmes also have specific rules and requirements outlined in programme regulations.
A full overview of the rules and regulations and information relating to examinations, assessments and specific programme regulations can be found at the following link:
Academic Support
Your first year at university can be a journey into the unknown. You are in a new environment, studying a new discipline, making new friends and possibly living away from home for the first time. Academically, however, there is a possibility that you may struggle with one or more of your subjects at some stage throughout the year. It is normal for this to happen and the best action you can take is to seek help. The first person you need to talk to is your lecturer or the Chairperson of your programme, who is based in your school. Remember to seek advice as early as possible to assist you with your studies. If you don’t know who your Chairperson is, please ask the School Secretary or Class Representative or drop into the Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre on the Glasnevin or St. Patrick’s Campus.
Glasnevin Campus
Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre, CG00, Ground Floor, Henry Grattan Building
T: +353 1 700 7165
E: student.support@dcu.ie
St. Patrick’s Campus
Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre, C101, Block C
T: +353 1 700 9018
E: student.support@dcu.ie
Advice and Support
If you need any advice throughout the year, there are many points of contact at DCU. The Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre (SAL) is located on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan building on the Glasnevin Campus and in C101, C Block, on the St. Patrick’s Campus. Staff are here to offer advice, guidance, academic and personal support and can answer any queries you may have about student support services at DCU. They can also refer you to the appropriate service where required. This is a good first place to start if you have any questions.
Glasnevin Campus
T: +353 1 700 7165
E: student.support@dcu.ie
St Patrick’s Campus
T: +353 1 700 9018
E: student.support@dcu.ie
Academic Transcripts
Academic Transcripts are official copies of your results for the year. Exam results are published via the DCU website after the relevant meetings of the Progression & Awards Boards in Spring, Summer, and Autumn. These results will remain online for one month.
All students also receive a full electronic transcript of results from both semesters at the end of the academic year, approximately ten days after the online issuing of results. The electronic transcript is a permanent online document issued through the Digitary application which you can see on the Student Apps login page. Electronic transcripts can be accessed from any location at any time. This transcript can be shared securely and authenticated by anyone you designate (e.g. employer, recruitment agency, another education provider, etc) by following the instructions in the application.
A full set of hard copy paper transcripts will also be issued on completion of your award. Please ensure that you update your contact and address details through your Student apps page if you are moving accommodation in the summer! Exchange and Study Abroad students should speak to the coordinator in the International Office about receiving a hard copy of their transcripts if they are not staying in DCU for the full academic year.
Official hard copies of transcripts can also be obtained from Registry by submitting the Registry online query form on their website.
More information is available at http://www.dcu.ie/registry/transcripts.shtml
Consultation Days
In DCU, consultation days are available after each round of exam results. This allows students to receive feedback on exams or assignments. You may have failed or received a grade you were not expecting, and seeking feedback will be very beneficial. This allows you to see how your marks were allocated and better understand how to improve your academic performance. You need to contact the lecturer of your module or your Chairperson to arrange a meeting for a consultation for exam feedback. Please be aware consultation days are set in advance, so take note of the dates from the Academic Calendar below. You may not be able to access feedback outside of these dates.
Academic Calendar 2024/2025
If you are unsure who your Chairperson is, contact the Student Advice Centre on Glasnevin Campus or the Student Advice Centre on St Patrick's Campus and they will be able to advise you.
Glasnevin Campus: +353 1 700 7165
St Patrick's Campus: + 353 1 700 9018
Your Chairperson or staff in the Student Advice Centre will also be able to advise you if you are unhappy with your exam results or find you are struggling or unhappy with your programme.
Code of Conduct / Policies
The aim of the Code of Conduct and Code of Discipline is to ensure that a suitable academic environment is maintained in the University at all times. The code outlines what the University accepts as ‘reasonable behaviour and consideration’ for others and endeavours to lay down guidelines that will form the foundations of a good academic community.
For more information, go to the Chief Operations Officer's Office at the following link and you will find information in the below sections.
Chief Operations Officers Office - Policies
- 2017 Student Code of Conduct & Discipline (SCCD)
- Form for the submission of a complaint under the SCCD
- Form for the submission of an appeal against a decision of the SCCD Disciplinary Committee
Respect and Dignity at DCU
Through our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, DCU aims to create a work and study environment that is inclusive at all levels and embraces and celebrates our visible and invisible differences. This concept of fundamental equality within our University community is central to the University’s ethos.
All staff and students of the University should be aware that all forms of harassment, bullying, or discrimination are unacceptable and that everyone has a duty to behave in an acceptable and appropriate manner that demonstrates dignity and respect.
Bullying, discrimination, and harassment may not always be intentional, but is always unacceptable, whether intentional or not. Differences in individuals’ attitudes, backgrounds, or cultures can mean what is perceived as bullying and harassment by one individual may not seem so to another.
This Dignity and Respect at Work and Study Policy sets out DCU’s commitment to the promotion of a university that recognises and respects individual differences and that rejects harassment or bullying as destructive to the recipient, the harasser or bully, and the University.
Other relevant policies and procedures for students:
3. Confidentiality and Disclosure Policy
4. Garda Vetting and Clearance Policy
5. Sexual Misconduct at Work and Study Policy
7. Student Gender Identity and Expression Policy
DCU Rules & Regulations
The DCU Rules & Regulations Guide contains detailed information and guidance on all aspects of university life. As a student of DCU, you are obliged to follow these regulations. It is important to note that ignorance of the Rules & Regulations of the University is not accepted as an excuse for or defence of misconduct.
Further information is available at the following link:
DCU Regulations
Deferral of the Academic Year
For a variety of unexpected reasons, you may find yourself in a position that you are unable to carry out your studies in any given academic year and may wish to defer the year and re-commence the following September. You may choose this option only when you have not participated in modules for that year. In order to defer an academic year, you need to complete the form R-32 or R32R for PG Research Students which can be downloaded from the Registry website or is available from the Student Advice Centre in the Henry Grattan building (Glasnevin Campus).
All sections must be completed and submitted to the Registry by the relevant date on the form and in the academic calendar (usually towards the end of October).
Academic guidance should be sought in the first instance, from your Programme Chairperson, to ensure that a Deferral of the Academic Year is the best option for you. The form must be approved and signed by your Programme Chairperson.
There may be financial implications, therefore you should contact the Fees Office to discuss, in advance of submitting the deferral form. Fees Office contact details: https://www.dcu.ie/fees/index.shtml
The form must be signed by the Programme Chairperson and returned to Registry Information Services (Glasnevin and St Patrick's Campus). The form can be found here under ‘Request a Change to Registration: https://www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml
Further registration information and dates can be found on the following webpage:
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/registration.shtml
Registry Information Services (Glasnevin and St Patrick’s Campus)
T: +353 1 700 5338
Registry Forms: https://www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml
Appeals
Following receipt of results for either examinations or written assignments, you may believe that you have grounds to appeal the result. There are specified grounds only on which an appeal may be based. Please check the R31 form for these grounds at the following link: https://www.dcu.ie/ovpaa/appeals
Appeals
The website also provides detailed information on the appeals procedure and the rules and regulations attached to this procedure. Appeals must be lodged within 10 days of publication of online examination results. Please note you may only appeal the final results. Provisional results cannot be appealed until they are finalised by the Programme Board unless the lack of an opportunity to appeal prevents a student from making a decision whether or not to repeat an examination at the next sitting. There is an administrative fee of €100 to lodge an appeal. If your appeal is successful this will be refunded. The form can be obtained from the web at the following link:
Appeals Form
Office of Vice-President Academic Affairs/Registrar (OVPAA) can deal with any queries you may have in relation to examination appeals or disciplinary appeals.
T: +353 1 700 5938
Extenuating Circumstances
During your time at DCU, your academic performance may be adversely affected by illness (physical or psychological), accident, bereavement, or other personal circumstances. Circumstances may also prevent you from being able to take an assessment at short notice. The University will take these circumstances into consideration. You must complete an Extenuating Circumstances form R30, which is available from the Registry website. Please follow the instructions on the form closely as failure to include the information required may mean your form cannot be considered. Explanatory examples are listed on the R30 form.
The submission date for R30 forms for each semester will be detailed on the form. Please ensure your form is submitted by the relevant date for each Semester, If the forms are not submitted on time, it may not be possible to have your circumstances taken into consideration. Your submission will be treated as strictly confidential.
Please be reassured that whatever you may be going through, there is support within the University through Student Support & Development, the Students’ Union, your Personal Tutor, Year Head or Chairperson. You can expect your lecturers to be sympathetic and to take all reasonable measures to accommodate your needs.
The R30 form is available at the following link: Extenuating Circumstances Submission Portal
Fitness to Study
Dublin City University (DCU) recognises its responsibility to support students to complete their studies. For the vast majority of students, progression to completion of their studies is uneventful, with little or no need for additional support. This is not always the case, however. In certain circumstances, there is a need for a formalised coordinated response to support a student in distress. Occasionally, even with additional support, the behaviour, welfare or wellbeing of an individual student is so adversely affected as to make continuation in study difficult or impossible, and/or their continuation in studies is likely to interfere with the learning, working, or living experiences of others to such an extent as to be deemed unreasonable and unsustainable.
This Policy and Procedure is expressly intended to be supportive of individual students who may be in distress or difficulty whilst also recognising the right of the wider university community to study, work and live free of undue duress/distress caused by others. In matters relating to a student’s fitness to continue in study, DCU is guided by relevant legislation as may be amended from time to time. In this regard, the University remains particularly mindful of its obligations under the Equal Status Act 2000 and the Equal Status (Amendment) Act 2012.
There are established policies and procedures in place in DCU to deal with students who are not achieving academically or whose behaviour breaches the DCU Student Code of Conduct. This Policy and Procedure is intended for circumstances not covered by the University’s existing academic regulations or the Student Code of Conduct.
For more details on the Fitness to Study Policy please see the following link:
Fitness to Study Policy
Internships & Work Placements
The INTRA Unit is responsible for organising work placements, which are a mandatory feature of many degree programmes. Work placements range from 2 to 12 months in duration, depending on the degree in question. There is no need for you to do anything about this yet unless you have a very specific query because the INTRA Team will be in touch with you at the relevant time to start the process. If you do have a specific query, please contact us at intra@dcu.ie.
Work Placement Advice for Parents and Guardians
The INTRA office would like to ensure that parents and guardians fully understand the INTRA work placement programme. We hope you can appreciate that our relationship is with the student and we cannot communicate with third parties including parents and guardians without the student’s consent. We wish our students the very best of luck as they prepare to go on INTRA placement.
Please take a read of our INTRA Guide for Parents and Guardians [pdf] to learn more.
*We have addressed this guide to ‘parents or guardians’ but the information may be of interest to partners/friends or anyone who may be in a position to provide support to the student during the INTRA process. Please pass it on to them!
DCU Placement
INTRA Team CAG 101
T 01 700 5422/5176
_____________________________
St Patrick’s Campus
Professional School Placement Office - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) (BEd)
BEd students undertake the School Placement examination in each year of the course. Information in relation to School Placement in Year 1 (SP1) will be given to students early in Semester 1. Students in Year 1 undertake School Placement in a school of their choice anywhere in the country (26 counties). Students may select a placement in any class from Junior Infants to Second Class or in a combination of classes in this range ie a multigrade setting. SP1 takes place in Semester 2 and comprises a series of Fridays and a period of time in June. Further details will be available to students early in Semester 1.
School Placement Administration Office, F302
T 01 884 2215/2139
Professional Placement Office- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE)
Professional Placement for First-Year BECE students takes place in the Second Semester. Information in relation to placement will be given to students during the First Semester.
Learning Skills Support
To succeed at university, you must become an effective independent learner. As a third-level student, you are responsible for your own learning journey including: what you learn, how you learn, where and when you learn. The Learning Skills Advisors provide a number of supports to all students at DCU, from organisation and time management to reading and note-taking, active learning strategies, academic writing, and more.
Students who engage with these resources often feel more confident in their learning skills and in their ability to reach their potential.
Interactive courses, videos and infographics
A range of online interactive courses, video tutorials and infographics are available on the DEVELOP loop page. You can use these tools 24/7 to independently develop your academic writing and study skills.
Login to DEVELOP through your Loop homepage.
Workshops
Workshops are held throughout the semester on topics such as assignment writing, critical thinking and writing, effective reading and notetaking, and active learning strategies. See MyEventsHub for upcoming events.
Writing Centre
The Writing Centre offers free one-to-one writing guidance to all students, at any stage of the writing process. Sessions must be booked in advance through the Writing Centre webpage. In-person appointments take place in the library on the Glasnevin Campus and the St Patrick’s Campus; online appointments are held via Zoom.
Individual learning skills support
Students can avail of an individual learning skills development session with an expert Learning Skills Advisor to work on issues such as managing their time and workload, learning effective reading and note-taking strategies, and preparing for exams. Appointments can be booked through the Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre website.
Contact Details:
Glasnevin Campus
T: +353 1 700 6465
St Patrick's Campus
T: +353 1 700 9211
Library
As a student of DCU, the Library will play a key role in supporting your learning and study throughout your time at DCU. The Library spans the University’s three campuses: O’Reilly Library on the Glasnevin Campus, Cregan Library on the St. Patrick’s Campus, and Woodlock Hall Library on the All Hallows Campus.
When you start in September be sure to participate in your local campus library Orientation programme, where you will become familiar with the library spaces and learn about the many services and supports we have to offer.
Students have access to a number of services and facilities including individual study spaces, borrowing of print books, wifi, photocopying, scanning and printing, access to PCs and Laptops, Group Study Rooms, online library guides and classes and workshops. Library Help Desk staff are available at all three locations to assist with any questions about the library and its resources. For more complex inquiries, our Library Help Desk Plus service offers one-on-one support from a knowledgeable staff member
Explore the wide array of library collections from our online discovery tool ‘Library Search’: print books, eBooks, online journals and databases, newspapers, theses & dissertations and so much more. The online Library is accessible from the library website and is available 24/7 on campus or from home. Sign-in with your DCU student network log-in to get full access to all of the library's extensive range of academic content.
Chat with library staff live through our online chat service ‘Chat With Us’. Ask a question and you will receive an immediate answer.
A team of Subject Librarians provides expert advice and subject support throughout the academic year, and are dedicated to helping you to develop your research skills so that you can find the most relevant information for your assignments. Consult our Subject Guides which bring together some of the great, quality resources available to you through the Library and on the internet.
Find your tailored Subject Guide and Subject Librarian contact details here:
https://dcu.libguides.com/SubjectGuidesHome
All registered students have automatic access to library buildings; remember to bring your student card with you every time to access the electronic turnstiles.
Discover our new study space, "The Lounge" in O'Reilly Library, due to launch early in Semester 1.
Follow us on social media or check the Library website for regular updates to our services and spaces, and for full details on our opening hours throughout the academic year.
Stay up to date:
General queries: library@dcu.ie
Twitter:@DCULIB
Instagram: dcu_library
TikTok: @dculibrary
Video supports: https://www.youtube.com/user/DCULibrary
Library Locations:
O’Reilly Library, Glasnevin Campus
Help & Support:
T: +353 1 700 5041
Cregan Library, St Patrick’s Campus
Help & Support:
T: +353 1 700 9134
Woodlock Hall Library
Help & Support:
T:+353 1 700 8517
Additional Student Services:
LETS Tutorial
LETS is an online Library tutorial hosted on Loop which is designed to help you develop skills in finding, evaluating and using information effectively for course work and assignments. There are 3 sections; LETSbegin, LETSfind and LETScite, with 10 units in total.
LETS is self -paced so you can work through each unit separately. Complete all 10 units for a comprehensive overview and you will receive a Certificate of Completion. LETS can be accessed from the library website:
www.dcu.ie/library/lets-library-e-tutorial-students
Maths Learning Centre:
All kinds of courses in DCU have a mathematics module as part of their degree programme. Sometimes students need a little extra help with mathematics, and that is where the Maths Learning Centre comes in! Its role is to provide informal mathematical support in a welcoming environment. The Centre is located on the ground floor of the Glasnevin Campus Library. Here you can receive extra one-to-one maths tuition on a drop-in basis with experienced tutors. This service is free of charge and highly recommended by students. You can also use the Centre as a maths study space, where you can work at your own pace and a tutor will be on hand if you have any questions.
There is an acoustic pod in the room, where you can work on your maths and receive help from a tutor, but without the distraction of the surrounding background noise
There are also some online one-to-one Zoom sessions that can be booked for those who prefer to receive support online.
Check out our website for the latest information on this service:
Writing Centre
The Writing Centre offers workshops, online resources, and one-to-one guidance on academic writing to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. The individual appointments allow students to receive tailored advice from a peer Academic Writing Coach, in Cregan and O’Reilly libraries, and also online via Zoom. Students may visit the Centre during any stage of the writing process: planning an assignment, writing the first draft, or revising and editing a document.
Appointments are booked online and are free of charge.
Maths Learning Centre
The Maths Learning Centre is located on the ground floor of the Glasnevin Campus Library. It provides maths support for students of all ability levels with any maths modules. We provide an in-person drop-in service during semester time which comes highly recommended by students. Our tutors will work with you one-to-one or in a small group to help with any mathematical difficulties you may have. In addition, we offer bookable online Zoom appointments for students - just email us to arrange an appointment. Our services are open to all DCU students free of charge.
Further Information:
Webpage: www.dcu.ie/maths/mlc
Email: mlc@dcu.ie
Twitter: @DCU_MLC
Modules
A module is another term for a subject, which is taken as part of your degree programme at DCU. Each year you will take a total of 60 credits worth of modules for undergraduate degree programmes. Upon registration, you will be given a list of the modules you are expected to complete in the given year. ‘Core Modules’ are modules that are compulsory in your programme and ‘optional modules’ are modules which you can choose from. If you have a choice of modules, you will be asked to choose these at registration. Changes to optional modules can be made during the change of module periods, for Semester One in September 2024 and for Semester Two in January 2025. These dates are outlined on the Academic Calendar available here. Please consult your Portal page to ensure that you have correctly registered for modules. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the details on their portal pages are correct.
Contact the Registry if you have any difficulties.
T: +353 1 700 5338
E: Registry Online Information Form
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s words, ideas, arguments, concepts or designs as your own. Plagiarism comes in many shapes and forms ranging from the copying, without referencing, whole sections of published works, to the unattributed use of text, diagrams, illustrations or formulae taken from the unpublished work of other students. Plagiarism covers not only print but intellectual property rights, which reside in all other media, including software. Plagiarism is a very serious offence and allegations of plagiarism may be referred to the Disciplinary Committee of the University.
For detailed information on citing and referencing, you can attend the many workshops that the library hosts during the year. You can also use the excellent online resource LETS, which helps with information literacy, including citing. This can be accessed at your convenience at the following link:
LETS: Library E-Tutorial for Students
For information on Citing & Referencing please see the following link:
Citing & Referencing
For detailed information on citing and referencing, you can attend the many workshops (on the Glasnevin Campus and St Patrick's Campus) that the library hosts during the year. You can also use the excellent online resource LETS, which helps with information literacy, including citing.
Please click here for the Academic Integrity Policy.
Postponement of Exams or Assessment
It is recognised that having participated in modules, in exceptional circumstances it may be necessary for you to postpone taking some or all of your assessments during the academic year. You must then take these exams or assessments at the next available opportunity. Each examination session/opportunity requires a separate submission of form and documentation. The next available opportunity is determined by the programme academic structure. If you postpone the final opportunity in the academic session you must register to repeat the relevant modules in the next academic session.
There may be fees implications to doing this. In order to request a postponement, you must complete the R33 form available on the Registry website. Please follow the instructions on the form closely - including what information is required and to whom you should submit your form. Failure to do so may mean your form cannot be considered. All requests for postponement must be submitted no later than two weeks before the assessment/examination session. If circumstances arise following this date, then you should submit an Extenuating Circumstances (R30) form.
Please be assured that whatever you may be going through, there is a network of support within the University in Student Support & Development, the Students’ Union, your Personal Tutor, Year Head or Programme Chairperson.
Further information
E: Examinations@dcu.ie
Registry forms are available here
Registry
The Registry can deal with any queries concerning admissions, registration, examinations or graduation.
Glasnevin Campus & St Patrick’s Campus
T: +353 1 700 5338
Registering for your Programme
Full details of registration and ID card collection are communicated to you by the Registry prior to arriving at DCU. You will be asked to register online. Information regarding your student card will be communicated to you after you register. All students studying at DCU are required to register for their qualification (programme of study) and their modules (subjects) for the full academic year. Students must ensure they are registered correctly.
Registration for 2024/2025
For more information on registration for the academic year 2024/2025 please click here
For further information on DCU Key please click here
Student Complaint Policy
The DCU community is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to have an excellent university experience. In order to achieve this members of the community aspire to a high level of competency, fairness, and professionalism. There may be circumstances where university systems, processes, human error, or sub-standard performance on a specific occasion result in a student having a genuine grievance. It is the policy of the university to provide resolution mechanisms to address issues that may arise.
The purpose of the Student Complaint Policy and Student Complaint Procedures is to support students and staff in situations where a student makes a complaint about their experience at DCU. In the first instance, a student with a grievance is expected to make a reasonable effort to resolve the matter on an informal basis and in a timely manner, prior to requesting a formal resolution. The procedures intend to provide a clear pathway to resolve complaints quickly, efficiently, and locally. They will support students and staff when a student complains about an element of their experience at DCU.
Students' Union
The Students’ Union (SU) is elected by the student body and based in the ‘U' Building. There is also an SU office based on St Patrick's Campus. The SU sabbaticals can listen to any concerns or queries you may have during your time at university.
Glasnevin Campus
T: +353 1 700 5392
E: suhelpdesk@dcusu.ie
St Patrick’s Campus
T: +353 1 700 9117
E: suhelpdesk@dcusu.ie
Web: dcusu.ie
Student ID Card
Your student card will be used as ‘identification’ throughout your time at University. It can be used to access the library and student events. You must have your student card with you for identification verification at examinations or you will be charged a fee of €20 for a subsequent verification process (ID Audit). The card can also be used for student discounts in many stores and for your student travel pass. Information on the ‘Student Travel Pass’ is available from the Students’ Union reception. If you have a query regarding your student card or need a replacement, please contact Registry Information Services on the Glasnevin or St Patrick’s Campus. A replacement card costs €25.
For further information see: https://www.dcu.ie/registry/index.shtml
Programme Chairperson
Each Programme is co-ordinated by a Programme Chairperson, who is responsible for the academic integrity and development of a programme of study in the University. Students will meet their Chairperson during the Orientation period. Should you be experiencing difficulties with your programme generally, the Chairperson is one of the potential points of contact, as s/he can speak to you about the overall aims of the programme and potential career paths upon completion.
If you are unsure who the Chairperson of your programme is, ask your School Secretary or your Class Representative or call the Student Advice & Learning Skills Centre on Glasnevin Campus at +353 1 700 7165 or the Student Advice & Learning Skills Centre on St Patrick's Campus at +353 1 700 9018
Progression & Awards Board
The Progression & Award Board (PAB) is chaired by the Programme Chairperson and takes into account all marks from lecturers who teach on the specific programme of study at DCU and the feedback of relevant external examiners. At the end of each year, the PAB meets to collate and review grades in the various modules, and take all relevant information into consideration when approving the final results. The PAB has the discretion to make decisions in respect of individual students’ marks.
All decisions of the PAB in respect of module marks are made with appropriate regard for the welfare of students, confidentiality, equity of treatment, and the maintenance of academic standards. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the University, through the Registry or the Open Education Student Services Manager, by the due date of any extenuating circumstances that may have affected their academic performance in one or more modules. See extenuating circumstances in this guide.
Results remain provisional and ECTS credits are not applied until reviewed by the Progression and Award Board.
Dates of the Progression & Awards Board are published in the Academic Calendar at
Withdrawing from the University
Each year, for various reasons, some students do not complete their programme of study. Sometimes students accept a place at university and then change their minds and decide to take a year out and work or travel. If you do decide to withdraw at the start of or during the First Year or even in later years, please discuss your options with us first.
There are structures in place to support students who may be withdrawing due to personal difficulties and may not see any other option. There may, however, be many options open to you. You may need advice and guidance on what to do next or the impact that withdrawing will have on your fees in the future. We can also talk to you if you are experiencing homesickness or not settling into the University.
If you are registered for the current academic year 2024/2025, you will need to withdraw officially from the University before October 25th 2024 by logging into your Student Apps page - My Details (i-enabler log in)
For all others please use the following link:
R27 - Notification of withdrawal from DCU
For further information and support:
Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre - Glasnevin Campus
T: +353 1 700 7165
Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre - St Patrick's Campus
T: +353 1 700 9018 E: student.support@dcu.ie
Registry
T: +353 1 700 5338
Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is part of the Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre in Student Support and Development. It offers workshops, online resources, and one-to-one guidance on academic writing to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. The individual appointments allow students to receive tailored advice from a peer Academic Writing Coach, in Cregan and O’Reilly libraries, and also online via Zoom.
Students may visit the Centre during any stage of the writing process: planning an assignment, writing the first draft, or revising and editing a document.